1. Reds will miss Mane

Sadio Mane in action (Image: EMPICS Sport)

Having seen his appeal against his suspension for serious foul play rejected, following his reckless challenge on Manchester City keeper Ederson, Sadio Mane will sit out Liverpool's next three domestic games.

He underlined just how much Liverpool will miss him, driving their attack and tormenting Sevilla's defenders with his pace, quick feet and clever movement.

His return won't come soon enough for Klopp.

2. Fellaini vindicates Mourinho's faith

Fellaini heads in for United (Image: REX/Shutterstock)

On the eve of the win over Basel, Jose Mourinho spoke glowingly of Marouane Fellaini, who missed the 2-2 draw at Stoke with a calf problem.

Fellaini was called into action after 19 minutes to replace Paul Pogba and duly delivered in the 35 minute, heading the opener from Young's cross.

He may not be to every United fan's taste, but there's no doubting Fellaini's effectiveness.

The Belgian could be handed a start against former club Everton on Sunday.

3. Blues prove strength in depth

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So what was all that about Chelsea’s squad looking a bit thin? No Hazard, no Bakayoko, no Rudiger and no Morata. Yet still the Premier League champions were able to win with authority on their return to the Champions League.

Willian even hit the bar.

The naysayers will pipe up that it was only Qarabag of Azerbaijan. Yet had Chelsea lost they’d have been been having a pop at the people tasked with bringing in the reinforcements to enable the club to compete on the European and domestic stage.

As it is, this was a display to increase competition for places and to even allow Hazard and Bakayoko to enjoy late run-outs. Arsenal with their shambolic defence might be in a bit of trouble if the Blues are this sharp on Sunday.

4. Ronaldo is a Real No.9

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates (Image: Real Madrid/Getty)

The question wasn't if but rather how many a raging Cristiano Ronaldo would score.

Zinedine Zidane admitted in recent days that Real's failure to replace Alvaro Morata had left them a number nine short, particularly with Karim Benzema sidelined for up to a month by a hamstring injury.

Ronaldo showed Madrid exactly what they have been missing in profligate draws against Valencia and Levante with a clinical finish to open the scoring.

His thirst for more was evident as the World Player of the Year ran to get the ball out of the net and start the game again after netting from the penalty spot.

And only a fine save from the wonderfully named Waterman denied him another Champions League hat-trick.

5. Messi the master, Dybala the apprentice

Lionel Messi celebrates (Image: Getty Images Europe)

A lot of talk before the game was about Lionel Messi being the king but Juventus forward Paulo Dybala being the heir to his throne. That may one day prove to be the case but the king will not be abdicating any time soon.

Dybala was bright in the first half on the few occasions he was given the ball, but by contrast Messi was decisive.

The Argentine had not beaten Gianluigi Buffon the first three times they have faced off, but his strike in the 45th minute left the Italian stopper frozen.

It wasn’t a powerful finish but a perfectly placed one, which Buffon didn’t even bother diving for—there was no point, he would never make it.

From a similar position in the second half Dybala whipped a strike high over Ter Stegen’s crossbar. He still has a way to go yet.

Messi then created the second goal by driving inside from the right and putting in a vicious low cross which was cleared to Rakitic.